Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Summer Garden Favorites

Hello everyone,
I have been going through a lot of my old photos lately and thought I would share
a few of my favorite shots of our summer garden ~ hope you enjoy coming along.

I love to have different places to sit to enjoy
all aspects of the garden.

A balcony view looking toward the pond ....facing east.

Looking forward to lilac season again!

Love the color combination of the coneflowers , plum
bee balm and phlox on a misty morning.

The most colorful time in our garden is early August.

Love the different hydrangeas ~ this is a shot taken
from the road.

Early summer ~ looking toward the pond.

Another balcony view facing west this time. Our Gardener's Cottage in
the distance with over 60 garden bus tours booked this summer we may
have to hire a part time garden helper this year. For many years Andrew
and I did all the 'work' ourselves but last year our son helped out and
hopefully we will again this year.

Late July in our Chelsea garden ~ time for tea?

A painterly effect.

Martha in her sheltered garden.

A garden view from the screened porch.

The arbor that Andrew built several years ago
has aged nicely.

Love tall and stately delphiniums.

Just looking at all this color makes me excited for the return of our garden.

The view from the north veranda looking toward our barn.

I am happy that this photo was published in the new
Porches and Gardens magazine on the stands now.

Looking forward to having lunch in here again.

The rose garden has really filled in the past
couple of years ~ it is at the south side of the
Gardener's Cottage. If you would like to see
inside our little Gardener's Cottage click here
to see the different looks it has had.

I am sure all of you gardeners are looking
forward to getting out in your gardens too.

56 comments:

Absolutely stunning, Carolyn! Do you keep up all that yourself or have gardeners? Your home is lovely too. So nice of you to share it on your blog. Your place reminds me of the bed & breakfast inns my hubby and I stay in!

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Hi Carolyn, this is the most peaceful place on earth. So beautiful. So cozy with so many places to sit and relax. I just love it. Thank you for so many beautiful pics. Your garden is a big inspiration for me. Alexandra

Carolyn,Being a long time gardener, these pictures of your beautiful garden makes my heart sing. I am fairly new to your blog, and am really looking forward to your spring photographs. You have so many talents.

I am so pleased to see all this beautiful colour today during this white blizzard we're experiencing. ;) I bought the Porches and Gardens magazine yesterday but didn't know that was your photo of the clematis. I did notice the photo on the very back page though and thought it was your porch with the screen doors. Am I right? Exciting to see!

Wow, I'm even more impressed that your family does it on your own! How fun to have bus tours. You deserve it; I know how hard you work on all of this, even though fun and enjoyable. You are one talented lady, Carolyn and hurray for you for bringing "Downton Abbey" style beauty to the world. Blessings.

I forwarded this blog to my daughter who is recovering from a broken ankle and she emailed back, "I want it all, but without the work". We live on a farm, so we know about the work. Thank you for a touch of spring. My crocus are blooming here in NEKS

In this time of year it is so lovely to see these gorgeous pictures of your beautiful garden. We are really looking forward to summer. I understand you did until now all the gardenwork with your husband and help of your son..... I know it is quite a job when busloadings are coming to visit, you have to go on and on.

A wonderful walk through your garden and sitting and admiring different vantage points. It would be lovely to do a real garden tour. Told my husband your property and meeting you is on my bucket list.Hugs Shirley N.Z.

Carolyn, as always your property is so beautiful! I love that clematis climbing up the pole to the birdhouse. Do you know what variety the clematis is? Love that color!I think I saw that magazine Porches and ? the other day at Harris Teeter..will look for it tomorrow when I go there. Your pictures are always magazine worthy!

Carolyn, as always your property is so beautiful! I love that clematis climbing up the pole to the birdhouse. Do you know what variety the clematis is? Love that color!I think I saw that magazine Porches and ? the other day at Harris Teeter..will look for it tomorrow when I go there. Your pictures are always magazine worthy!

Hi Carolyn, I just think your home and gardens are just beautiful. Do you and your husband do all of this yourselves? The colors you use are some of my favorites. I love the way you laid out everything and added benches, etc. to make it even more inviting. It's gorgeous. I love your blog. Thanks for sharing.Marilyn Cruze Sorensen (I have a twin by the name of Carolyn)♥

Your garden and photography is a true role model for me. I love the clematis in the birdhouse and the little rose round. I have tried to do something similar in my garden. I love it. What a talented star you are. All the best Mari

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I live on Prince Edward Island Canada.
I am married to my high school sweetheart and we have seven children and nine grandchildren.
My hobbies include gardening,decorating,photography,baking,reading and afternoon tea.
I love to share my hobbies with you through my blog.